Summary
Minnesota Lynx fans are saddened as Natisha Hiedeman and Courtney Williams, nicknamed the StudBudz, go separate ways in the WNBA free agency. Hiedeman signed with the Seattle Storm while Williams is currently a free agent, marking the end of their team partnership.
Key Facts
- Natisha Hiedeman and Courtney Williams were known as "StudBudz" and gained fame for a 72-hour Twitch stream during the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend.
- Hiedeman has signed with the Seattle Storm on a two-year contract.
- Courtney Williams is still a free agent and has not signed with a new team yet.
- Fans expressed disappointment and sadness over the split of the StudBudz as teammates.
- Hiedeman previously played two seasons with the Minnesota Lynx after five with the Connecticut Sun.
- In 2025, Hiedeman helped the Lynx achieve a strong season with a 34-10 record and was the runner-up in Sixth Player of the Year voting.
- The Lynx lost in the WNBA semifinals and suffered additional team losses, including an injury to key player Napheesa Collier and losing Bridget Carleton in the expansion draft.
